This week on the show I'm discussing the most important trends, issues, and updates related to the state of whitetail deer in 2025 with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross of the National Deer Association.

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This week on the show I'm discussing the most important trends, issues, and updates related to the state of whitetail deer in 2025 with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross of the National Deer Association.
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Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading experts Mark Kenyon, Tony Peterson, and Jake Hofer. Each episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of the hosts experiences as a whitetail hunters and valuable insights provided by a weekly slate of expert guests. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

Dive deep into the world of whitetails with leading expert Mark Kenyon. Each weekly episode covers specific and actionable strategies for the next generation of whitetail hunting addicts. Get your fix through the stories of Mark’s learning experiences a

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Ep. 884: 2025 State of the Whitetail Union with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross

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Jake Ehlinger has spent over 50 years hunting whitetails in Michigan and nearly 45 years managing the same farm. In this episode, he and Jake Hofer dive deep into the lessons he’s learned through decades of trial and error, habitat work, hunting pressure, food plot design, and deer behavior.

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Jake Ehlinger has spent over 50 years hunting whitetails in Michigan and nearly 45 years managing the same farm. In this episode, he and Jake Hofer dive deep into the lessons he&rsquo;s learned through decades of trial and error, habitat work, hunting pressure, food plot design, and deer behavior.
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Ep. 1035: Inside the Mind of a 50-Year Michigan Bowhunter

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Deer hunting is often talked about as mostly a mystery-free endeavor, but that's just not true and the hunters who acknowledge the value of staying curious are the ones who end up tagging more mature bucks.

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Deer hunting is often talked about as mostly a mystery-free endeavor, but that's just not true and the hunters who acknowledge the value of staying curious are the ones who end up tagging more mature bucks.
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Ep. 1034: Foundations - Why Curious Hunters are Often Consistent Killers

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This week on the show Mark is discussing the case for a one buck limit (currently proposed in Michigan), and joining him is Brent Rudolph, the deer, elk, and moose specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

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This week on the show Mark is discussing the case for a one buck limit (currently proposed in Michigan), and joining him is Brent Rudolph, the deer, elk, and moose specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Connect with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/mark-kenyon">Mark Kenyon</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/jake-hofer">Jake Hofer</a>, and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com">MeatEater</a>
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Ep. 1033: The Case for a One Buck Rule with Brent Rudolph

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Ep. 884: 2025 State of the Whitetail Union with Nick Pinizzotto and Matt Ross

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